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House roll call 51 · 85th Congress · Jul 10, 1957

S 1791. Extend the reorganization act of 1949. Motion to recommit with instructions for committee to hear further testimony. Rejected. Nay supports presiden

On Jul 10, 1957, the House voted 46–338 (S 1791). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–164, Republicans 10–174. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 46 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
46
No
338
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 10, 1957

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 164 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 174 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1791: A bill to further amend the Reorganization Act of 1949, as amended, so that such act will apply to reorganization plans transmitted to the Congress at any time before June 1, 1959.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “S 1791. Extend the reorganization act of…: House Vote, Jul 10, 1957,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/85-H-51/s-1791-extend-the-reorganization-act-of-1949-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).